An idiom referring to a tactic that has the purpose of controlling a situation through a predefined means that is definable and repeatable.

Comments:

This is generally considered relatively equivalent to the layman's usage of strategy or tactic.

Strategic Ploy differs from strategy and tactic in that it is generally more specific, referring to an offensive plan to take advantage of the opponent(s).

Related Definition(s):

Compensate, Feint, Move, Timing, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Broken Rhythm, Compressing Distance, Conditioned Response, Controlled Response, Dead Motion, Deceptive Action, Depth Deception, Directed Blockade, False Distance, Graduated Depth, Height Deception, Momentary Conditioning, Muscle Memory, Planned Reaction, Psychological Weapon, Quarter Beat Timing, Reactionary Anticipation, Reactionary Set-up, Relaxation Response Mechanism, Rhythmic Pattern, Unanticipated Variable, Width Deception